Power System Engineer - Higher Apprentice - Warwick
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Company: National Energy System Operator (NESO)
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Location: Gallows Hill, Warwick, CV34 6DA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £29,819.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000019017
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Application Deadline Date: 12/04/2026
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Start Date: 28/09/2026
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Positions Available: 10
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Working Week: Typically 9.00am - 5.00pm, subject to business requirements. Days to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Our three - year programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as a Power System Engineer through on-the-job learning with our experienced experts, and through studying for an HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), which takes 2 years. If you are successful, we will progress you to a Level 5 HND on completion of the Level 4.
Training to be Provided
- Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 (Higher National Certificate) Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will be a mix of on-site training and classroom-based training
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will
- Be appointed into a permanent Power System Engineer role
- Be awarded a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering
- Be awarded a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), which takes 2 years to complete
- Be awarded a Level 5 HND in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic, this is to be achieved in the final 12 months of the programme
For those who wish to continue their studies, we have educational support schemes in which you would join Year 2 of a BSc in Engineering.
Vacancy Detail
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the team in Warwick. We’re are responsible for operating Great Britain’s electricity transmission network and energy – planning and managing its live operation - we keep things running smoothly 24/7, 365 days a year.
Key tasks:
- Transmission network planning and modelling
- Fault analysis and review
- System operation support
- Critical system management and resilience
- Operational project support
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join the Electricity System Operations team working with external stakeholders such as Power Distribution Network Operators and Power Generators.
Other Information
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on the volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.